We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Dyason Lecture is set to be given by Professor Alison Bashford on Wednesday, December 4th, 6.30pm at the Forum Theatre at the University of Melbourne. The title is Secrets Disclosed: Reading the Hand from Chiromancy to Genetics. aahpsss.net.au/2024-dyason-...
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Dyason Lecture is set to be given by Professor Alison Bashford on Wednesday, December 4th at 6.30pm at the Forum Theatre at the University of Melbourne. The…
We are sad to announce that Dr Natalie Köhle passed away on Monday morning. She is remembered as a generous, kind and deeply scholarly colleague. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends and close colleagues at this difficult time. aahpsss.net.au/vale-dr-nata...
We are sad to announce that Dr Natalie Köhle passed away on Monday morning. Natalie was a historian of Chinese medicine, interested in the transcultural history of bodily fluids and in th…
CfP: AusSTS 2024 Conference “(De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power” Date: Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th November, 2024 Deadline for proposals: Sunday 11 August aussts.wordpress.com/call-for-pro...
AusSTS 2024 Conference Call for Proposals “(De-)Territorialising STS: Discipline, Place, Power” Date: Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th November, 2024 ECR Day: 18th November Main conference: 19-20th Novem...
Members in Melbourne may be interested in this upcoming talk: Somatic Affinities: Medicine and Portraiture In this talk Professor Ludmilla Jordanova will explore the affinities between medicine and portraiture by reflecting on the notion of ‘somatic affinity’. t.co/gd4kYShAEn#HPS#histmed
The popularity of portraiture, especially in the English-speaking world, is well known. That medical practitioners were keen on portraits is also a...
Register now and join us @UniMelb Faculty of Arts to hear Professor Ludmilla Jordanova on the way healthcare professionals necessarily make careful visual appraisals and the concept of ‘somatic affinity’. Tues 11th June 18:00 #HPS#histscit.co/gd4kYShAEn
The popularity of portraiture, especially in the English-speaking world, is well known. That medical practitioners were keen on portraits is also a...
An excellent episode that covers so many topics from the challenges of archives, received wisdom, personalities, and of course, science. More please!!! #histsci#hps
This week's ep features Kirsten Walsh, philosophy lecturer at @uniofexeter.bsky.social, on the topic of 'Rethinking Newton through his Archive' Kirsten takes us into newly digitised documents & how they can better illuminate Newton's research interests & everyday practices #hps #histsci #philsci 🧪
Today's guest is Dr Kirsten Walsh, a philosophy lecturer at the University of Exeter.Kirsten’s research primarily focuses on Isaac Newton and his methodology, but she is careful to consider philosophi...
Come study with us! 3 scholarships available for PhD candidates in the following research groups: - Medical Humanities - MetaMelb with @fidlerfm.bsky.socialwww.hpsunimelb.org#hps#sts#metascience
New ep with @ufeest.bsky.social@cjcontarino.bsky.social about psychology's 'replication crisis'. Such great talking points! "First, we're dealing with an incredibly interesting subject matter, and second, a lot of the research is much more sophisticated than it gets credit for."
Today Carmelina is joined by Professor Uljana Feest, Philosopher of Psychology and Chair for Philosophy of Social Science and Social Philosophy at the Leibniz University of Hannover. In this episode,...
Come join us in #hps#Metascience@fidlerfm.bsky.social@simine.com#philsci#sts
<p> <strong>The PhD Project</strong> </p> <p> The MetaMelb Research Initiative is an interdisciplinary Metascience group. Metascience is a research field that has grown out of the replication crisis in social, behavioural, life and biomedical sciences. It studies the norms and practices of science, often with the intent of intervening and evaluating alternative methods and practices. </p> <p> The successful applicant will deminstrate willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team environment. </p> <p> <strong>Scholarship Benefits</strong> </p> <p> The scholarship benefits include: </p> <ul> <li>Full fee offset for up to four years </li> <li>A stipend of $37,000 per year pro rata (2024 full time study rate) for up to 3.5 years. </li> <li>Benefits as per the <a href="https://gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/graduate-research-scholarship-terms-and-conditions#benefits">Graduate Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions</a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Eligibility</strong> </p> <p> Applicants for this scholarship must meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Arts (full details can be found on the <a href="https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-arts/">Doctor of Philosophy - Arts</a> web pages) and have received a minimum result of first-class Honours or equivalent in their undergraduate degree and/or demonstrated a similarly high level of performance in a graduate degree. It is essential that the candidate meets the University’s English language requirements. </p> <p> <strong>Applications</strong> </p> <p> <strong><em>How to Apply</em></strong> </p> <p> <em><br> To start the EOI process, please submit the Expression of Interest form with the following by <strong>10 June 2024</strong>:</em> </p> <ul> <li> <em>A Curriculum Vitae outlining all of your complete and incomplete academic qualifications and work experience, details of any research publications (if relevant), and listing two referees.</em> </li> <li> <em>Academic Transcripts</em> </li> <li> <em>a 5,000-word writing sample drawn from your prior research (e.g. Masters or Honours thesis)</em> </li> <li> <em>A one to two-page research proposal including:</em> <ul> <li> <em>A short description of their general Metascience interest (e.g., computational reproducibility, peer review, research integrity)</em> </li> <li> <em>Outline of a specific project within the nominated area of interest</em> </li> <li> <em>List of any substantive science discipline(s) they have experience and/or training in (e.g., psychology, economics, biomedicine)</em> </li> <li> <em>Any relevant background or training in history, philosophy, sociology or psychology of science</em> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> <em>The EOI process may close early if a preferred candidate is identified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please note any invitation to apply does not guarantee candidature or scholarship offer. For more information about our PhD program and application process, please visit </em><a href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate-research"><strong><em>this website</em></strong></a><em>.</em> </p> <p> Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview prior to the final selection being made. </p> <p> <strong>Enquiries</strong> </p> <p> Please contact Professor Fiona Fidler (<a href="mailto:fidlerfm@unimelb.edu.au">fidlerfm@unimelb.edu.au</a>) by email with any enquiries. </p>